A new law to put an end to the cruel trade in cat & dog fur in the European Union has been put to a final vote of the European Parliament in Strasbourg today (12 noon)
Local Euro MP Brian Simpson said:
“I am thrilled that Euro MP’s have voted to ban this horrific trade. I expect all Member States to enforce this ban when it comes into force in December 2008. Over 2 million dogs and cats are slaughtered each year for their furs and skins. It is immoral. At least 10 dogs are slaughtered to make a single coat – more if puppies are used and up to 24 cats to make one fur coat. This ban has been a long time conming. European consumers are purchasing products such as clothes or toys, completely unaware that they contain cat or dog fur due to the lack of labelling. A victory indeed for animal lovers!”
